Dear Residents,

It is my hope that we are finally through the winter and can lookforward to warm weather!

With nicer weather we can anticipate “living life a little easier.” Nocoats, boots or gloves to weigh us down, or the worry of snowstorms with trees snapping and causing power outages. It willbe nice to see people out and about taking pride in their homesconducting “spring cleaning” and annual lawn care. I love thesound of warmer weather; there’s an energy in the air and anexcitement for all that spring and summer bring!

I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank the men and women of our PublicWorks Department who worked tirelessly plowing roads, removing trees and performedvarious other tasks assigned during the weather emergencies in the month of March.Hopefully we’ve seen the last of the snow! However, as a retired farmer, I can tell you firsthand- this time of year can be fickle. I can remember years when we had snow in April. Butlet’s think positive!

This is the time of year when residents consider home improvements. Be sure to check outthe information included within this e-newsletter regarding permit requirements for anyprojects you are considering and contact our Building and Planning Department to determineexactly what you need.

Please be reminded of the application for the plots available in the Bensalem CommunityGarden. The deadline for submission is April 16th and the garden will open for the seasonon Saturday, May 5th at 9am. Additionally, the Joseph DiGirolamo Scholarship Foundationapplications are also now available. Both of these can be conveniently downloaded from ourwebsite at www.BensalemPA.gov.

As I’m fond of saying, “stay along for the ride as Bensalem continues to grow in all the rightdirections.” Since being elected in 1994, it is my distinct privilege to serve as Mayor ofBensalem. I have always promoted an open door policy so if there is something you wish todiscuss or have a question, please do not hesitate to contact my assistant, Dawn Davis, at215-633-3631 to schedule a mutually agreeable date and time.

Sincerely,

Joseph DiGirolamo, MayorBensalem Township

Thank you!

All of us here at Bensalem Township would like to give our most sincerethanks to the employees of our Public Works Department. As we allknow, March not only came in like a lion, but also went out like one! Wetook a beating from 4 major Nor’easters, with Winter Storm Quinndelivering us the hardest blow. These men and women spent countless

hours- some for days at a time- away from their families so thatBensalem could get back up and running as quickly as possible. If yousee a member of our PWD while out and about, be sure to thank them.They will greatly appreciate it!

2018 Summer Concert Line-Up

Are you ready for another amazing summerof music at the Penn Community BankAmphitheater? It took months of searching,listening & planning to bring together the 12acts that will entertain you every Wednesdaynight. And we think we did a darn good job!

Are you an INXS fan? Then you’ll definitelywant to be here to help us “KICK” off theseason on June 6th! Some other new artistsjoining us this summer are local southernrock favorite “High Noon” and coming all theway to us from Nashville, Tennessee is our Tom Petty tribute “Southern Accents.”

Season passes are still available, but they’re selling fast! At this timewe have less than 150 left for purchase. Once they’re gone, they’regone! Either stop by the Township Building (2400 Byberry Road)between 8am and 4pm Monday through Friday or go to our websiteanytime to get yours!

Please note: If you complete your purchase online you will still needto pick up your physical pass(es) in advance of the concert season.Your online ticket will not gain you entry! Please come by theMunicipal Building with your receipt and ID to pick up your pass(es). Ifyou can’t make it during regular business hours, you will also have

the option to pick up your passes at one of the first three concerts. We caution that if youchoose the latter be prepared to wait in line to get your passes as we anticipate a largenumber of purchasers choosing this option.

As always, please contact Amanda McDonald, PCBA General Manager, at 215-633-3630 oramcdonald@bensalempa.gov with any questions you may have. We’ll see you on June 6th!

Public Works Department

Cleaning up the Neighborhood

Street sweeping continues all over Bensalem through mid-September. Here’s where they’ll be over the next 4 weeks:

WEEK #4: April 23 – April 27

Springdale & Neshaminy Valley

WEEK #5: April 30 – May 4

Neshaminy Valley, Barnsleigh West, & Belmont Hills

WEEK #6: May 7 - May 11

Newportville, Harvest Run West, Barnsleigh East, & Salem Point

WEEK #7: May 14 - May 18

Village Green, Eddington, & Upper Cornwells Heights

A complete schedule can be found here on our website. For questions about streetsweeping, or anything for our Public Works Department, please call 215-633-3980 or 215-633-3733.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Many household products- likepesticides, cleaning agents, weed killersand paints- unfortunately contain toxicchemicals that can be extremely harmfulto the environment if not disposed ofproperly. These materials should neverbe discarded in the trash or into ourstreams, creeks and other waterways.

Bucks County is making it easy for youto dispose of your household hazardous waste at one of five upcoming events. The firstone is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th at Harry S. Truman High School in Levittown from9am – 3pm.

Electronics are NOT accepted at these events. Complete information, restrictions and aschedule of all five events can be found here.

Building & Planning

Be Safe, Not Sorry!

The spring and summer months are a time whenpeople think about projects around the house. Forexample, if you’re considering installing a swimmingpool (above or in-ground), a shed, or a fence pleasebe reminded that PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. If youhire a contractor to perform this work, the contractorneeds to be licensed with the State of Pennsylvania andBensalem Township. Before you do anything, make iteasy on yourself and call the Building and PlanningDepartment at 215-633-3644 and ask questions. Theywill be happy to assist you!

Construction permits are a legal requirement of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, not

simply put in place by Bensalem Township. The permitting process is one designed toprotect you, the consumer. When you obtain permits your project will be fully inspected forcompliance with construction ordinances.

The health, safety and welfare of our residents is paramount! Permit applications areavailable here on our website or by visiting our Building & Planning Department duringregular business hours.

Fly Old Glory!

The Kiwanis Club of Bensalem proudly offers their“Fly Old Glory” fundraising program with displays atfour different times throughout the year- Memorial Day,Flag Day, 4th of July & Veterans Day.

For only $25 per year the Kiwanis Club will supplyyou with a 3’ x 5’ flag on a 10’ pole on each of theseholidays. The best part is, they’ll even come install itand remove it for you. The Kiwanis Club does all thework and YOU proudly Fly Old Glory!

All funds raised through this effort stay in Bensalem and support the children in ourcommunity. To order your flag just fill out this form and mail it in along with your check ormoney order. If you have any questions, please contact the Kiwanis Club of Bensalem at(215) 642-6257.

“He loves his country best who strives to make it best.” - Robert G. Ingersoll

Public Safety

Cyber Safety Tip of the Month

Cell phones, tablets & other digital devices seem to rule ourlives and they’re especially popular with today’s youth. Didyou know that most, if not all, wireless routers (those devicesthat give you wireless internet) can be accessed and managedfrom another device? This is important if you would like to setlimits and access times for specific devices, like a child’siPhone or iPad.

The process of logging into your wireless router is relativelystraightforward but varies by device. A Google search of yourrouter's manufacturer (Linksys, Netgear, etc.) or InternetService Provider (Comcast, Verizon) and “how to access router” will provide you with stepby step instructions on gaining access. Once you’re in, the process of limiting access tospecific devices and setting time limits is all within reach. Deactivating a child’s cell phoneplan does NOT disable its access to the internet.

Thank you to David Smalley & Brian Oliverio for sharing this information with us.

David is a Manager of Forensic Technology and Consulting for a leading worldwideelectronic discovery organization with over 90 offices throughout the US, Europe, Asiaand the Middle East. Prior to his current role, David was affiliated with local lawenforcement and also a member of the Department of Justice Internet Crimes AgainstChildren task force. More information about David can be found atwww.davidpsmalley.com.

Brian is a Detective with the Bensalem PD assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unitand tasked with investigating internet crimes & social media. Brian is also a certified

D.A.R.E. instructor and frequently visits schools within the Township to talk with students.

Buzzin' Around B-Town

Janice Stenderowicz and her daughters,Grace & Sofia, enjoying Breakfast with theBunny at St. Ephrem’s.

Winners of Penn Community BankAmphitheater Summer Concert SeriesSeason Passes from the Bensalem CareerFirefighters Association Coach Bag Bingoevent on March 18th!

Public Works working hard to clean up theamphitheater grounds after Winter StormQuinn.

Mayor DiGirolamo speaking to the studentsat Samuel K. Faust Elementary School at arecent D.A.R.E. event.

Michaela McDonald and her little sister,Avery, enjoy their first P.A.L. Easter EggHunt!

The Easter Bunny helps kick off theBensalem P.A.L. Stranger DangerAwareness Easter Egg Hunt.

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